“Can a doctor do anything for a broken toe?”
I broke my toe and want to fix it. Can a doctor do anything for a broken toe?
10 Answers
Yes, the majority do not need to be fixed
Depends on what toe is broken, how bad the break is and how long ago it was
Without seeing you it is hard to tell for certain. If the fracture is well positioned, then normal healing can take 4-6 weeks. Sometimes a buddy splint and surgical shoe is used. Dr. Weiss
A doctor will take an xray. Depending on the severity of the fracture, a doctor may simply have you buddy splint the toe to the toe next to it or if the fracture is displaced it may require manipulation or surgery.
After an x-ray is performed, it will be determined if any intervention is indicated.
Dependent on fracture type and severity; treatment options range from taping, splinting, offloading shoes/boots, closed reduction of the fracture with local anesthesia, percutaneous pinning, or open reduction internal fixation of toe fracture.
Dependent on fracture type and severity; treatment options range from taping, splinting, offloading shoes/boots, closed reduction of the fracture with local anesthesia, percutaneous pinning, or open reduction internal fixation of toe fracture.
Yes. Doctors can always do something. Surgery and non surgery options are available.
Yes, you need to visit the doctor to do an X-ray to determine the place, type and degree of the fracture. The treatment then depends on all of that.
We usually only splint the broken toe to the surrounding toes for stability. Most of the time there is no need for surgery to treat a broken toe.
If the fracture is in good position, you need to support it to facilitate healing. If is displaced, it may need to be repaired. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment options
If displaced, reduce it. If not displaced, protect it with buddy tapping to next toe.
